Former India head coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on Jammu & Kashmir after they scripted history by lifting their maiden Ranji Trophy title beating Karnataka KSCA Cricket Ground in Hubballi.
While the cricketing world is engaged and all excited for the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Shastri turned the spotlight toward what he described as the “most heart-warming story” of the week, J&K’s fairytale triumph in India’s premier domestic competition.
The former India all-rounder took to social media to express his feelings, congratulating the J&K team for their historic triumph over Karnataka.
“As the World Cup moves into the business end, with all eyes on the big stage… the most heart-warming story of last week came from elsewhere. Jammu & Kashmir lifting the Ranji Trophy for the very first time. Let that sink in. What a journey. What a story. Paras Dogra, Ajay Sharma and this fearless bunch have taken the long road, knocking over heavyweights, game after game, with grit and self-belief. No shortcuts. Just hard cricket and big hearts.”
“That’s the beauty of the #RanjiTrophy. It throws up fairy tales. And this one will be remembered for a long, long time. Massive congratulations to the boys from J&K. You’ve made the entire cricketing fraternity proud,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
As the World Cup moves into the business end, with all eyes on the big stage… the most heart-warming story of last week came from elsewhere.
Jammu & Kashmir lifting the Ranji Trophy for the very first time. Let that sink in. What a journey. What a story. Paras Dogra, Ajay…
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) March 3, 2026
Jammu & Kashmir’s triumph marked a landmark in India’s domestic cricket, as they overcame traditional powerhouse Karnataka in the final to seal a historic victory. Under the guidance of seasoned campaigners like Paras Dogra and Ajay Sharma (coach), the side displayed remarkable resilience throughout the tournament, toppling established teams en route to the title.
After winning the crucial toss, Paras Dogra elected to bat first, and his batters did not disappoint him. The eventual champions put on a daunting total of 584, with the help of a 121-run knock by Shubham Pundir. Their bowlers followed the suit, dismantling the batting-heavy Karnataka for just 293 runs, with Auqib Nabi picking up five wickets. They sealed their title with this spirited performance.
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